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A guide to neuromodulation in drug‐resistant epilepsy
Epileptic Disorders, EarlyView.Abstract Neuromodulation is approved for the treatment of drug‐resistant epilepsy. It has been increasingly utilized over the past two decades with the approval of deep brain stimulation (DBS) and responsive neurostimulation (RNS) in addition to vagus nerve stimulation (VNS)—particularly in patients who are not deemed to be good resective surgical ...
Prachi Parikh +10 more
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Perivascular Epithelioid Cell Tumor (PEComa) of the Uterine Cervix in a Patient with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex: A Literature Review [PDF]
Türk Patoloji Dergisi, 2018 Perivascular epithelioid cell tumors (PEComa) are a rare type of mesenchymal tumor arising from perivascular epithelial cells. These tumor cells are a co-expression of both melanocytic and myogenic antigens, such as HMB 45 and smooth muscle actin, and at
Handan ÇELİK +3 more
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Delayed brain and spine migration of a retained SEEG electrode fragment: An unexpected complication
Epileptic Disorders, EarlyView.Abstract Background Stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG) is a well‐established technique for localizing epileptogenic zones in patients with drug‐resistant epilepsy, including children. While considered safe, rare but serious complications can occur.
Manel Krouma +7 more
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Recent advances in the management of lymphangioleiomyomatosis [version 1; referees: 4 approved]
F1000Research, 2018 Lymphangioleiomyomatosis is a rare disorder that predominantly affects women and is characterized by progressive cystic changes in the lung, leading to gradually worsening shortness of breath and lung function impairment.
Kai-Feng Xu, Xinlun Tian, Jay H Ryu
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Hemimegalencephaly and tuberous sclerosis complex [PDF]
Neurology, 2005 A 1-day-old boy was transferred to the neonatal intensive care unit secondary to tachypnea. He had macrocephaly and full fontanelles. Imaging demonstrated hemimegalencephaly and subependymal nodules (figure). Further evaluation revealed cardiac rhabdomyomas and renal angiomyolipomas. Definite tuberous sclerosis complex …
Michael S, Cartwright +2 more
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Epileptic Disorders, EarlyView.Abstract This seminar addresses the complexity of the management of epilepsy in adults with intellectual development disorders (IDD), advocating holistic and multidisciplinary care aligned with the learning objectives of the International League Against Epilepsy. Epilepsy is significantly more prevalent in people with IDD, presenting unique diagnostic,
Elena Fonseca +10 more
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Conjunctival lymphangioma in a 4-year-old girl revealed tuberous sclerosis complex
GMS Ophthalmology Cases, 2016 Background: To present a case of conjunctival lymphangioma in a girl with tuberous sclerosis complex.Methods/results: A 4-year-old girl presented with a relapsing cystic lesion of the bulbar conjunctiva in the right eye with string-of-pearl-like ...
Freiberg, Florentina Joyce +4 more
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Localizing value of cutaneous ictal phenomena: A systematic review
Epileptic Disorders, EarlyView.Abstract Objective Clinical observation of autonomic signs during seizures can aid in localizing the epileptogenic zone (EZ). We performed a systematic review and meta‐analysis to evaluate the localizing value of ictal cutaneous phenomena—piloerection, sweating, pallor, and flushing—in focal epilepsy and their relevance to presurgical evaluation ...
R. Rocamora +7 more
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Epileptic Disorders, EarlyView.Abstract Objective To develop and evaluate a simple‐to‐use checklist to support physicians with the timely diagnosis of Lennox–Gastaut syndrome (LGS). Methods A panel of 10 pediatric and adult epileptologists used the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) criteria for LGS classification and definition to develop seven questions for the checklist,
Nicola Specchio +9 more
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Genetic testing among patients evaluated for epilepsy surgery
Epileptic Disorders, EarlyView.Abstract Objective Genetic testing performed to identify the underlying etiology of epilepsy has become increasingly common and is now being recommended as part of the presurgical evaluation for epilepsy surgery. This study aimed to characterize the types of genetic tests performed in patients evaluated for epilepsy surgery and assess how genetic ...
Anni Saarela +7 more
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